The other koko (backside of course!): I know it's hard to only see the back, but the front has even more glue obscuring the shell, so it's harder to see anything. James left these in little baggies, and I dare not risk removing them for fear of losing a tiny piece.

It doesn't look too different at the end of spray compared to the beginning of spray, at least in snapshots. But today I saw your guitar in the rubout room, waiting for the finish to complete the final curing before it gets rubbed out: But at least you can see the abalone notes under shiny finish!

This Further is turning out absolutley stunningly. Gorgeous wood and I love the notes popping up here and there. And, of course, I'm very partial to the maple/cherry/vermilion neck recipe. Congrats, and don't forget to breath until it's finished!